Zorro’s Fighting Legion (1939): Cast
Zorro’s Fighting Legion is a 1939 action western directed by William Witney and John English, starring Reed Hadley as Don Diego Vega / Zorro, Billy Bletcher and Joe De La Cruz. It runs 3 hours 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 32m (212 min)
- Directors
- William Witney and John English
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Zorro’s Fighting Legion About?
The premise of Zorro’s Fighting Legion without spoilers.
The mysterious Don Del Oro, an idol of the Yaqui known as “Lord of Gold,” plots to seize their treasure and become emperor. Francisco leads a legion to defend the land, but his men are overrun. Zorro arrives to rescue them. Recognizing Zorro as the noble Don Diego Vega, Francisco’s partner urges him to take command of the fighting legion as his masked alter‑ego.
Zorro’s Fighting Legion Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- swordsman
- masked hero
- gold bullion
- dual identity
- b movie
- damsel in distress
- double feature film
- serial
- cliffhanger
- mexico
- year 1810
- year 1824
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- visitor from california
- guitar strumming signal
- guitar player
- song
- singer
- singing
- white horse
- fictional province
- foppish hero
- rebellion
- reprisal
- snuff sniffing
- snuff box
- revolution
- deception
- double cross
- cantina owner
- hacienda
- treachery
- ruse
- 12 chapters
- swashbuckler
- ambush
- bushwhacker
- reconstruction period
- traitor
- violence
- empire builder
- gold plated armor
- man of gold
- death of uncle
- revenge seeker
- yaqui indian
- idol worship
- province governor
- duel instigation
- gambler
- gambling
Zorro’s Fighting Legion Cast & Characters
Reed Hadley leads the cast as Don Diego Vega / Zorro, with Billy Bletcher as Don Del Oro (voice) and Joe De La Cruz as Yaqui Who Cuts Bridge Ropes. Directed by William Witney and John English; 62 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director William Witney
- Co-director John English
- Reed Hadley as Don Diego Vega / Zorro
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Billy Bletcher as Don Del Oro (voice) - Joe De La Cruz as Yaqui Who Cuts Bridge Ropes
- Yakima Canutt as Gold Shipment Trooper
Also Starring in Zorro’s Fighting Legion
· 58 more- William H. O'Brien Legionnaire
- Jason Robards Sr. Cantina Proprietor
- Edmund Cobb Manuel Gonzalez
- Carleton Young Benito Juarez
- Bud Geary Dungeon Thug
- Frank Ellis Soldier
- Charles King Henchman Valdez
- Theodore Lorch Councilman Carlos
- John Merton Commandante Manuel
- Reed Howes Trooper
- Henry Wills Legionnaire
- C. Montague Shaw Chief Justice Pablo
- Artie Ortego Soldier
- Jack O'Shea Cave Thug
- Charles Murphy Pepito - Carriage Driver
- Cactus Mack Cisco
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- Ken Terrell Martin / Cristobal - Dungeon Guard
- Ray Jones Legionnaire
- Ted Mapes Tall Henchman in Armory
- Paul Marion Kala
- Al Taylor Henchman Rico
- Clayton Moore Fernando
- Budd Buster Juan
- Joe McGuinn Trooper
- James Pierce Henchnam Moreno
- Martin Faust Mabesa
- Curley Dresden Henchman Tomás
- Jerry Frank Don Del Oro's Throne Guard
- Sheila Darcy Volita
- Blackjack Ward Cave Thug
- George Plues Garcia - Water Wagon Driver
- Victor Cox Pistolero
- Guy D'Ennery Don Francisco
- Augie Gomez Cave Indian
- Joe Yrigoyen Pistolero
- William Corson Ramon
- Ernest Sarracino Sebastian
- Bert Dillard Jaimo
- James Fawcett Jose - Manuel's Guard
- John Wallace Jailer
- Gordon B. Clarke Miguel Torres - Legionnaire
- Leander De Cordova Governor Felipe
- Carl Sepulveda Orlando
- Barry Hays Trooper
- Alan Gregg Henchman Salvador
- Buel Bryant Renaldo
- Bill Yrigoyen Coachman
- Max Marx Presidio Guard
- Eddie Cherkose Pedro - Guitarist-Henchman
- Jack Carrington Lt. Antonio Gomez
- Robert Wilber Hernandez
- Millard McGowan Cave Thug
- Wylie Grant Henchman Martinez
- Joe Molina Tarmac -Yaqui Chief
- Ralph Faulkner Henchman Rodriguez
- Helen Mitchel Doña Maria
- Norman Lane Ricardo
- Bob Mabesa Hernandez - Armory Keeper
More from William Witney and John English
More films directed by William Witney and John English: Darktown Strutters, I Escaped from Devil’s Island, Tarzan’s Jungle Rebellion and 40 Guns to Apache Pass.
Zorro’s Fighting Legion Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Zorro et ses légionnaires” and “Zorros Legion reitet wieder”.
- Also known as
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- Zorro et ses légionnaires
- Zorros Legion reitet wieder
- Legião do Zorro
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Zorro’s Fighting Legion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Zorro’s Fighting Legion, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Zorro’s Fighting Legion?
Zorro’s Fighting Legion runs 3 hours 32 minutes (212 minutes).
When was Zorro’s Fighting Legion released?
Zorro’s Fighting Legion was released on December 16, 1939.
Who directed Zorro’s Fighting Legion?
Zorro’s Fighting Legion was directed by William Witney and John English.
More films by William Witney Who is in the cast of Zorro’s Fighting Legion?
Zorro’s Fighting Legion stars Reed Hadley as Don Diego Vega / Zorro, Billy Bletcher as Don Del Oro (voice) and Joe De La Cruz as Yaqui Who Cuts Bridge Ropes, among 62 credited actors.
Does Zorro’s Fighting Legion have a post-credit scene?
No. Zorro’s Fighting Legion has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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